Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) releases a “Dirty Dozen” list of common tax scams. The following ranked high in 2014, so keep an eye out for them. Telephone Tax Refund Scams Scam artists may pose as IRS employees or law enforcement in an attempt to steal your money…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Jason Warren, 33, of Mount Clemens, was Tuesday by Mason County Sheriff’s Office on charges of possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession with intent to deliver marijuana and possession of analogues — hydrocodone. Warren faces double penalties if convicted. He…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Corey Evan Carsten, 29, homeless, Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 15 of disorderly person – public intoxication. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail with credit for 10 days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; and no alcohol/drugs. – J.…
SCOTTVILLE — The 24th Annual Family AfFAIR will be held Saturday, March 14 at Mason County Central High School. “Those of you who have attended in the past know that it’s a wonderful day to celebrate family by spending a day having a great time with your children or grandchildren,” said Angela Taylor, director of early childhood development at MCC…
AMER TWP. — A 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested for retail fraud by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Thursday, Jan. 22, at 3:40 p.m. in the 4000 block of US-10. This free news service is brought to you through the assistance of our great advertisers. The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727,…
MASON COUNTY — The sheriff’s office made two separate arrests recently for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS). The following is recent MCSO activity: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015: – 8 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Lakeshore and Abrahamson, Hamlin Twp. – 8:24 a.m., a 30-year-old Branch man was arrested for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop, US-10 and Gordon,…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Barbara White, the “First Lady” of North Thomas Street died Wednesday at her daughter’s home in Mt. Pleasant. For those of us who grew up in Scottville or its immediate vicinity, it’s very likely you swam at the “White House” pool. I certainly can’t speak for her feelings, but get the impression that hanging…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College has announced its cast for the upcoming dinner theater comedy, “Fox on the Fairway.” The Ken Ludwig farce will feature WSCC Performing Arts Scholarship students Kyler McQuesten as Justin and Breanne Tetsloff as Muriel. WSCC student Maggie Moul is cast as Louise, and area actors Paul Garland, will be seen as Bingham, Sara Brown…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. WEARE TWP. (Oceana Co.) — There are many unsung heroes who live among us. Kristie Fillips is one of them. For the past 19 years Kristie has worked as a dispatcher at Mason-Oceana 911; for over 10 years she has been a supervisor. It is the only full time job she ever had; she began working…
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VICTORY TWP. — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a suspicious situation Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 3:30 a.m. in the 3600 block of West Fountain Road where a couple walking from Hamlin Township to Manistee became lost and called 911 looking for directions. Deputies found the couple and gave them a ride to Manistee. Other MCSO activity from…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — Ludington gained two new citizens Wednesday. Michael and Cheryl Whitehead, natives of Canada, became naturalized citizens of the United States. The Whiteheads came to Ludington from the province of Manitoba 14 years ago. “We wanted some sort of adventure,” Cheryl said about coming to the United States. “Our children had grown into adults…
LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags within the state Capitol Complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Jan. 23, in honor of former state Sen. Harry DeMaso, who died Jan. 9. “During his decades of public service Sen. DeMaso made sure to put the people of Michigan first. As chair of the…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Michigan State Police Trooper Sammy Seymour, who was arrested early Saturday morning by Ludington Police Department, has been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the judicial process. Seymour, who grew up in and lives in Ludington, is a 15-year veteran of the MSP assigned to the Cadillac post. He and his sister,…
Survivor Story. Sponsored by All Access Care of Ludington. Located at 329 N. Jebavy Dr. in Ludington; 231-425-4544;www.all-access-care.com. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – It is becoming more rare to experience seeing people who are truly in love. A lot of times life can get in the way of really being able to put all differences aside and just…
CUSTER TWP. — Cash, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit dog, located suspected cocaine concealed in the back seat of a vehicle during a traffic stop Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7:35 p.m. at US-10 and Schoenherr Road. As a result, a 33-year-old Mount Clemens man, who was a backseat passenger in the vehicle, was arrested on charges of possession of…
LANSING – Michigan will create an environment in which all residents can succeed, regardless of their stage in life, through a strategic realignment of government services and unparalleled public-private collaboration, Gov. Rick Snyder said during his fifth State of the State address. The governor outlined his vision for focusing government on people rather than programs, with the support of new,…
MASON COUNTY — The following is weekend activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015: – 7:20 p.m., car-deer crash, Fountain Rd. and US-31, Sherman Twp. – 7:39 p.m., domestic assault, 5000 block of N. Williams St., Fountain. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015: – 6:40 p.m., car-deer crash, Free Soil Rd. and Custer Rd., Free…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Victory Township woman accused of embezzling between $50,000 to $100,000 in gift cards from the company she worked for, may be entering a plea agreement for the crime in February. Valerie Kay Larr, 55, of Victory Twp. appeared in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon with her attorney, Ryan Glanville. Larr was was arraigned…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree, along with several other charges, has turned down a plea agreement from the prosecutor and faces a jury trial in 51st Circuit Court. Jon Lloyd Maccune, of 924 E. Tinkham Ave., Apt. 201, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. He was arrested following an…
LUDINGTON — Police officers from the Ludington Police Department handled 19 calls Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, including the following: – 9:16 a.m., larceny, 400 block of Harrison St. – 9:42 p.m., assault, 900 block of N. Gaylord Ave. The LPD Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com.
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